AAIB investigation to DJI Inspire 2, (UAS registration n/a) 190722

Actor struck by UA propeller blades during filming, Morlais Quarry, Mid Glamorgan, 19 July 2022.

From:: Air Accidents Investigation Branch
Published: 9 March 2023

Category:: Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)
Report type:: Bulletin - Correspondence investigation
Date of occurrence:: 19 July 2022
Aircraft type:: DJI Inspire 2
Location:: Morlais Quarry, Mid Glamorgan
Registration:: n/a

Summary:

During a film shoot involving a large group of actors performing in close proximity to an Unmanned Aircraft (UA), an actor deviated from the briefed path and ran into one of the UA鈥檚 propellers. 皇冠体育app propeller struck him on the back of the neck, but the injuries were superficial.

皇冠体育app CAA鈥檚 CAP722 document provides guidance for operating Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in UK airspace but is ambiguous about the UAS operator gaining explicit consent from involved third parties for operating in close proximity to a UA. 皇冠体育app CAA has taken action to review and amend the guidance.

皇冠体育app UAS operator and film director have put additional safety measures in place to prevent a recurrence.

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